January weather forecastSouth Windham, CT

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in South Windham, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In South Windham, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 33.74" (857mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Windham, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In South Windham, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 15.98" (406mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in South Windham, Connecticut, is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its high-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in January, in South Windham, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In South Windham, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In South Windham, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

In South Windham, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In South Windham, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
South Windham, CT

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).